Seven sustainably savvy wedge heels, perfect for wearing to all those outdoor summer parties.

Summer soirées are often held on lawns, which require that you choose your footwear wisely. Trust me, I’ve tried to wear pumps to BBQs, but those heels just sink right into the grass. Wedges are comfortable and won’t slide down into the grass, and they happen to be very on trend for summer as well. Here are seven of our sustainably savvy favorites.

1. Naya Eternal

This summer is all about happy, bright color. These wedge sandals from Naya have a super flattering shape and come in a range of delicious colors, including this mustardy yellow. The woven detailing on the heel makes them feel summery and special. Made from vegetable tanned leather.

$145, Planet Shoes

2. Cri de Coeur Nico in Black/Gold

If you’re in a happy disco-sort of mood, these open-toe cut-out booties are the perfect shoes for summer festivities. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s muse, the ‘Nico’ features contrasting metallic panels and a partially covered wedge. Handmade in Los Angeles from all vegan materials such as sustainable wood, ultra-suede made from recycled plastic, and eco-PU.

$380, Cri de Coeur

3. OlsenHaus Mrs Roper-Red Print

This fun summer shoe perfectly channels two of summer’s big trends: bright color and prints. It will look great with anything from a casual summer dress to a bikini. OlsenHaus shoes are always 100% vegan and manufactured according to Fair Trade and ethical business practices. These are made from faux suede, cork and printed cotton fabric.

$265, OlsenHaus

4. Marais Oxford Espadrille

Marais designers Catherine Chen and Haley Boyd design shoes that are fit for girls that spend a lot of time on the move. With this shoe, they’ve put a spin on a canvas oxford by adding an espadrille platform and side cut-outs. Featuring a comfortable 3-inch heel, an open toe, lace-up closure, and matching grosgrain trim around base, these espadrilles come in four basic, wearable colors.

$125, Marais

5. Calleen Cordero Maria Wedge

For a slight down-to-earth vibe, try these Maria wedges by Calleen Cordero. The nude color scheme makes them go with pretty much everything, making them an instant wardrobe staple. We love the wood heel, which is easy to walk in too, because of the platform in the front, and the solid brass buckle details give it some edge. Handcrafted in North Hollywood, California.

$459, Calleen Cordero

6. Rhino Wedge from Mink Shoes

These fun, yet highly wearable platform wedges feature a stacked bamboo heel and is made from recycled fabrics. Mink Shoes adheres to a strict policy of animal preservation, protection, and safeguarding in its designs. Each shoe is extremely unique and is offered in limited editions. We love the cute handmade bamboo charm on the ankle strap.

$430, Moo Shoes

7. Cork Wedge by Swedish Hasbeens

Inspired by vintage sports and great athletes of the past, these cork wedges from Swedish Hasbeens are made from naturally dyed leather and cork — which is a renewable material. They are a great way to subtly incorporate that sportswear trend into your summer wardrobe, but will look great with feminine dresses as well.

$211, Swedish Hasbeens

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For a weekend at luxury outback adventure resort Latitude 31, fill your bag with comfy clothing by some of Australia’s leading eco-designers.

When packing for a weekend stay at Longitude 131, a luxury outback adventure resort in Australia, bring comfy clothing by some of Australia’s leading eco-designers, in colors inspired by the nature that surrounds.

A-Line Tank by Sosume
This flattering top is part of eco-fashion brand Sosume’s recently released range of affordable organic cotton staples. It features a U-neck tank and a hemline that falls lower at the sides and has a generous A-line cut. It’s a great versatile layering piece that’s perfect to bring on your travels. Made in Australia from certified fair trade organic cotton from India.
Approx. $56, Sosume

Long Sleeve Crop Top by Sosume
Another great layering piece by Sosume, this cropped top features a round scoop neck with a left pocket detail. The long sleeves have thumb holes and it works great with the orange tank above. Made in Australia from a high tech anti pilling jersey of 85% modal, 15% silk.
Approx. $101.50, Sosume

Moving Pictures Pant by Ginger & Smart
Just beacuse pants need to be comfortable doesn’t mean they have to be boring. These low-slung silk pants have front tucks and feature a great moving pictures print inspired by negatives of robots, kittens and wild travels. Ginger & Smart combine good design with high-end, high-quality materials and responsible manufacturers and were recently accredited with Ethical Clothing Australia.
Approx. $409, Ginger & Smart

Kikoi Scarf from East Africa by OneColour
This bright orange scarf is a great travel companion. It’s great as a scarf, of course, but is also large enough to be used as a sarong, picnic blanket or even tablecloth. Made from 100% East African grown cotton, it’s machine woven and hand-fringed by women at Viva Africa.
Approx. $30, OneColour

Kalsø Earth Shoe Enlighten
These sandals by Kalsø Earth Shoe have a “negative heel” design which sets heels slightly lower than toes, mimicks walking barefoot in sand by naturally positioning body over frame. This helps improve your posture and reduce stress on the joints. Made from tumbled leather, with hidden elastic stretch material for fit, cushioned BioFoam footbed and a cute jute-wrapped midsole.
$129, Planet Shoes

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